Author

  1. Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

    book
    08/14/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the story of the Canaanite woman who begs that he heal her daughter.
    Matthew 15:21-28 – Pentecost 12 (A)

  2. 2 Thessalonians

    book
    07/26/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson transitions into the final chapter of Luther's Outlaw God Volume 1. This time, he looks at 2 Thessalonians to address the issues of suffering and evil.
    2 Thessalonians

  3. Moses Left Behind (Deuteronomy 34:1-8)

    book
    07/20/23
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into Deuteronomy 34:1-8, exploring this biblical passage from the lens of God's ulitmate promise.
    Moses Left Behind (Deuteronomy 34:1-8)

  4. Why Do I Suffer

    book
    07/19/23
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson discusses human suffering.
    Why Do I Suffer

  5. 315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

    book
    07/15/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?
    315: Girard - The End of Scapegoating

  6. Promise at Babel to Pentecost (Genesis 11:1-9)

    book
    07/12/23
    4 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price examine the tower of Babel narrative.
    Promise at Babel to Pentecost (Genesis 11:1-9)

  7. Episode 237: Despair, Life without Hope

    book
    07/04/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN, Mike, Wade, and Greg discuss despair, disenchantment, acedia, and other despair-related things.
    Episode 237: Despair, Life without Hope

  8. Matthew 11:25-30 – Pentecost 6 (A)

    book
    07/03/23
    4 mins
    By John W. Hoyum | Steven Paulson
    On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the way in which Christ relieves us of our burdens, whether burdens of sin or burdens of suffering.
    Matthew 11:25-30 – Pentecost 6 (A)

  9. Episode 236: Disappointment, Life without Meaning

    book
    06/27/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX, Mike and Wade discuss disappointment.
    Episode 236: Disappointment, Life without Meaning

  10. When God Repents (Exodus 32:1-14)

    book
    06/21/23
    4 mins
    By Scott Keith | Daniel Emery Price
    In today's episode Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price delve into Exodus 32:1-14, a fascinating passage that sheds light on God's relationship with His people. How does this text of the golden calf challenge our understanding of God's faithfulness?
    When God Repents (Exodus 32:1-14)

  11. Episode 235: Death, The Great Enemy of Life

    book
    06/21/23
    9 mins
    By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston
    In episode TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE, Mike, Wade, and Greg (sitting in Jason’s abandoned seat) discuss death.
    Episode 235: Death, The Great Enemy of Life

  12. The Fact of the Ressurection

    book
    06/06/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    In this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about the significance of Christ's actual death and resurrection and its effect on how we view the "plain text" of Scripture.
    The Fact of the Ressurection